South Portland man accused of appliance repair scam

Yesterday at 8:03 PM Police said victims would pay George D. Healy up front for parts and labor, and he would never return to do the repairs.

By David Hench dhench@pressherald.com Staff Writer

A South Portland man faces felony theft charges after York police say he engaged in a scam where he would offer to fix peoples appliances at their home, take money for parts, then never complete the work.

George D. Healy

York Police Department photo

Police on Thursday charged George D. Healy, 65, of 68 B St. with three counts of theft by deception. The charges were felonies because of two prior convictions, police said.

Healy would give a repair estimate to a potential victim, who would pay Healy up front for parts and labor, police said. He would then deposit the check and never return to do the work, police said.

Detectives found numerous complaints in York and neighboring communities, police said.

Wells and Ogunquit police also charged Healy with theft by deception, police said.

Healy has an initial court appearance scheduled in York County Superior Court on May 1.

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South Portland man accused of appliance repair scam